EHRC Guidance on Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

That the Parliament welcomes guidance published on 15 January 2020 by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) on tackling sexual harassment in the workplace, including technical guidance and other resources for employers; understands that the guidance has been launched with two separate events, one with representatives of Scottish business and industry who are committed to leading on this issue in their own organisations, and another in partnership with STUC, Better Than Zero and the Scottish Women’s Rights Centre; notes that these events aim to equip employers, staff and advisers with the tools to identify, prevent and respond to sexual harassment in the workplace; considers that this endeavour reflects ongoing efforts in Scotland to prevent and eradicate violence against women and girls; supports the introduction of this guidance, which follows EHRC’s guidance published in October 2019 on the use of non-disclosure agreements and its commitment to enforcing and promoting understanding of employer responsibilities; believes that this guidance will support culture change in the workplace and in wider society, and wishes EHRC every success in what it considers this much-needed work.